Thursday, November 24, 2005

Josef Váchal: Magic of Woodcut Graphic

Josef Váchal: Magic of Woodcut Graphic, 1911-1958 at Galerie Art in Chrudim, Czech Republic. "...Josef Váchal is one of the most extraordinary Central European artists of the 20th century. Painter, graphic artist, draughtsman, carver, typographer, writer and poet Josef Váchal (1884-1969) was a very original and versatile artist. He was an eccentric artist endowed with extraordinary imagination, resulting from his anxiety of the unknown. Throughout his whole life he was interested in religion and heresy, spiritualism, occultism and theosophy. Váchal is known for his unique books, prints and ex libris, especially woodcuts. He started publishing limited editions of his unique books, creating his own typography, typeface, illustrations and bindings, whereby he represented a highlight in the history of Czech book design." See also... Josef Váchal, 1884-1969 - a comprehensive site on his works. (cz)

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